Kerala is staring at a festive season price shock as coconut oil—a kitchen staple in the state—may soar to ₹600 per litre by Onam. The surge is driven by a severe global copra shortage, which has sent fresh coconut prices skyrocketing from ₹35 to ₹85 per kg in just six months. With Supplyco, the state-run Read More…
Kerala is witnessing a wave of intense protests and political unrest following the tragic death of a young woman, Bindu, after a building collapse at Kottayam Medical College. Holding Health Minister Veena George morally accountable, opposition parties including the Congress, BJP, Youth League, and their respective youth and women’s wings have launched coordinated, statewide demonstrations Read More…
Palakkad- Kerala has confirmed a new case of Nipah virus after a 38-year-old woman from Nattukal Kizhakkumpuram in Palakkad tested positive. The confirmation came from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, where her samples were sent for advanced testing. The woman, currently under treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna, began experiencing symptoms nearly Read More…
Palakkad- A potential Nipah virus case has sparked fresh concerns in Kerala after a 38-year-old woman from Nattukal, Palakkad, was hospitalized with symptoms resembling the deadly infection. The woman is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. Her condition prompted immediate action from health officials, who have sent her samples to the National Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The Kerala Finance Department has allowed civil service officers such as IAS, IPS, and IFS officers employed by the state to opt into the Union Government’s Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This new pension option, which offers around 50% of the last drawn salary as post-retirement benefits, is seen as a significant improvement over Read More…
Alappuzha: In a deeply disturbing case of suspected honour killing, a 28-year-old woman, Angel Jasmine, was strangled to death by her father in Omanapuzha, Alappuzha, following a heated argument over her late-night outings. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, has sent shockwaves through the local community. The accused, Francis (alias Josemon), allegedly used a Read More…
A British Royal Navy F‑35B Lightning II fighter jet, among the world’s most advanced stealth aircraft, has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport since June 14 after making an emergency landing due to severe weather, fuel shortage, and hydraulic failure during a mission from HMS Prince of Wales in the Arabian Sea. Despite initial repair Read More…
Panic gripped Kottayam Medical College on Wednesday after a section of a three-storey building housing the Orthopaedics department suddenly collapsed. The incident occurred in the 14th ward, prompting an immediate emergency response. Eyewitnesses described a deafening crash as the building section gave way, sending shockwaves through the hospital premises. Fortunately, quick action by the hospital Read More…
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated Zoho Corporation’s new Research and Development campus in Neduvathoor, Kottarakkara, located in Kollam district. This marks the state’s first dedicated R&D facility focused on AI, robotics, and deep-tech innovation. The inauguration ceremony was attended by key dignitaries including Finance Minister K N Balagopal, highlighting the state’s commitment to fostering high-tech Read More…
Veteran Communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan, aged 101, remains in critical condition at a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on June 23. Currently on ventilator support and undergoing dialysis and advanced renal therapy, his condition is being closely monitored by a specialized medical team from Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. Read More…